Press Releases

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu rejoices with the former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his turbaning as the Sardaunan Zazzau by His Royal Highness, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, on Saturday, October 11. President Tinubu notes that the title of Sardaunan Zazzau—a position of great cultural and historical significance in Northern Nigeria—reflects the […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Al’amin Muhammed Idris, chief executive of Interface Africa, on winning the NextGen Innovation Challenge. Interface Africa, representing Kaduna, won a cash award of £1.5 million at the challenge’s grand finale, held on Thursday at the Hilton London Paddington. The NextGen Innovation Challenge is a national initiative spearheaded by the National Board […]

 Major General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, sentenced to death over a treason charge in 1986, has received a posthumous pardon from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Vatsa, a poet, was among the 17 people who received presidential pardons following the endorsement of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday. President Tinubu also granted […]

President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Governor of Gombe State, Alhaji Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, on his birthday. President Tinubu joins the governor’s family, friends, and political associates to celebrate this significant day and the many milestones recorded in the state since Yahaya assumed office in 2019. The President notes the governor’s impressive achievements in infrastructure, education, […]

I received with profound sadness the news of the passing of the inimitable Dr Christopher Kolade, a broadcaster and boardroom guru who is one of Nigeria’s intellectual treasures. Dr Kolade, 92, was a custodian of our enterprise history, especially concerning corporate governance and human resources management. He was a principal figure in reputable institutions like […]

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025. […]

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured investors that the most auspicious and convenient time to choose Nigeria as an investment destination is now, saying the nation has exited its phase of economic instability. He attributed the milestone to the decision made by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to get rid of […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him. President Tinubu appointed Nnaji in August 2023. He resigned today in a letter thanking the President for allowing him to serve Nigeria. Nnaji said he has been a target of blackmail […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission following the expiration of his second term in office. Yakubu was first appointed in November 2015 as the 14th chairman of the commission for an initial term of five years. The appointment, which was renewed in 2020, […]

Following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares, Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to come up with new fares for the exercise within two days. This, the Vice President said, had become necessary considering continued appreciation of the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why his administration established the ₦200 billion intervention fund to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and manufacturers, saying it became necessary to assist them in boosting competitiveness and addressing structural challenges.   He said beyond the GDP growth of 4.23 per cent recorded in September 2025, the […]

President Bola Tinubu warmly felicitates his long-time ally and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday anniversary. President Tinubu describes Alake as a dependable ally, a consummate strategist, an outstanding journalist, and an accomplished public servant whose commitment to national development and good governance has remained unwavering over the decades. The […]